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MSci Astrophysics

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Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /83
Graduate Salary£32,000
Satisfaction79%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs100%
Meaningful Work100%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£32,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£36,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500–£52,000 (719 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
20%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08901)
08901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (92% response rate)

83%
Teaching Quality
86%
Assessment & Feedback
67%
Academic Support
77%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
51%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
15%
128-143
10%
144-159
30%
176-191
15%
192-207
25%
224-239
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

41%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
28%Engineering

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
100%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track